Set For Resurgence

2019 Marks A Significant Milestone For The Polo In India, As It Completes 10 Years Of Sales. We Drive The Most Extreme Version Of The Polo Yet To See What The Future Holds For VW.

- Ishan Raghava 

A quick look at the history of Volkswagen in India is enough to tell you how important the Polo is for VW. After all, it almost singlehandedly made the brand a household name in India. Launched with much fanfare, and a snazzy advertising campaign – something that continues till date – the Polo introduced Indian customers to many industry firsts.

The Polo not only set a new benchmark for the hatchback segment in terms of build quality, but also for ride and handling standards. Now, over the years, the Polo has evolved, giving Indian customers a chance to sample a truly genuine hot hatch.

Redefining the segment

The transition from India-specific hatchbacks – built to different standards (read: inferior) than models sold in developed markets – to a cutting-edge global product began in 2009 with the introduction of the Polo. For the first time, Indian customers were able to experience a small car built to exacting German standards.